Top 3 Cruises & Boat Tours Worldwide

1.St. Augustine: Treasure Hunt Cruise with Onboard Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 315 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38Our pick

Spend 90 minutes aboard the Black Raven, a purpose-built pirate ship sailing the Matanzas River from St. Augustine Municipal Marina. Expect comic pirate battles, songs, cannon fire, child participation, shared treasure, and possible dolphin sightings. The show is in English and best suits families with young children.

“Very interactive and fun for the kids. They haven’t stopped talking about it!”

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2.Treasure Hunt Snorkeling Lunch Cruise from Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Spend about 3.5 hours aboard Cabo Escape’s pirate ship in Cabo San Lucas Bay. You’ll snorkel with provided gear, eat chicken and beef burritos, enjoy an open bar, and join music and games. The trip suits families and social groups, though snorkeling can feel crowded.

“The drinks were great, the music was lively, and the staff kept the energy high. The views were absolutely stunning. Definitely a must-do experience if you’re in Cabo!”

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3.Murder Mystery Cruise With 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $147

Board City Cruises at Tower Pier for a three-hour English-language murder mystery with a welcome drink, three-course dinner, and Thames views. Follow the clues, watch the actors, and pass HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe, the London Eye, Parliament, and Canary Wharf.

“The food was great, the professional actors were good, the staff was great. Unfortunately one could not fully follow the murder mystery part of the cruise due to the fact that the guests who were asked to play a role talked too quietly and the staff didn't put enough effort in motivating them to speak louder nor were they able to turn the speakers up to the point one could understand everything. Later we found out that this has been a consistent problem and I think they could've come up with a solution by now. They tried to make the guests more audible but still, when you don't understand the…”

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